Getting started and operation
Please consult the section: “Safety instructions”!
a) Preparation
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Select a horizontal, stable and sufficiently large surface.
Protect heat-sensitive surfaces with a suitable cover. Never place the holder and the solder-
ing iron on valuable furniture surfaces or floors; never use e.g. a carpet as surface. Keep
sufficient distance from combustible or easily inflammable objects (e.g. curtains).
• If the soldering tip is enclosed separately, insert the round end into the heating element all
the way to the end. Then, tighten the three cross-head screws using a suitable screw driver
(do not use force!).
If the soldering tip is not inserted into the heating element all the way to the end, the
heat of the heating element cannot be transferred optimally to the soldering tip.
• Place the soldering iron on the holder (bend the middle part upwards a little, if necessary,
so that the soldering iron fits perfectly). Place the soldering iron and the holder in such a
way that they cannot topple over.
b) Connection and switching on/off
• Plug the power plug of the soldering iron into a proper mains socket of the public supply
grid.
• The soldering iron can be switched on or off with the on/off switch at the handle (“I” = on,
“0” = off).
c) Operation
• Take the soldering iron into your hand at the handle.
• The solder should melt instantly upon contact with the soldering tip. Rising smoke is caused
by evaporating flux contained inside the solder.
• Always place the soldering iron in the holder when taking breaks.
• Make sure the spots to be soldered on the work piece are clean. Use appropriate installa-
tion cables only. Acidic solder can damage the soldering tip or the work piece.
• Heat up the soldering location with the soldering tip and add solder simultaneously. Remove
the solder from the soldering location; then, remove the soldering tip.
Execute the soldering process quickly since the workpiece may be damaged otherwise.
• Let the soldered location cool down. It may take a few seconds for the solder to harden
depending on the size of the soldering location. Do not move the workpiece during that time;
otherwise, a so-called “cold soldering point” may be the result. This is a soldering point with
dull silver look, which does not provide good electrical contact nor good mechanical fixation.
A faultless soldering point, on the other hand, shines similar to chrome.
•
Clean the soldering tip occasionally from solder flux (e.g. with a sponge suitable for this
purpose or with a suitable dry cleaner/brass wool. To do this, only briefly rub the soldering
tip along the sponge.
Do not press the soldering tip into the sponge or dry cleaner, never keep the soldering tip
too long on the dry cleaner or on the damp sponge.
•
Place the soldering iron on the holder after finishing with the soldering work. Switch the
soldering iron off and pull out the mains plug from the mains socket.
It takes at least 10 minutes for the soldering iron to cool down completely. Do not
touch the soldering tip of the soldering iron or the holder during that time, risk of
burns! The same applies to changing the soldering tip.
Never cool down the soldering tip with water.
Never leave the soldering iron unattended, risk of fire!
The soldering iron must be completely cooled down before storing it! There is a risk
of fire, if this is not observed!
Changing the soldering tip
Due to the underlying principle, the soldering tip is under mechanical load during soldering
resulting in wear. In this case, the soldering tip can be replaced with a new one (not included in
the delivery, can be ordered separately).
Proceed as follows to replace the soldering tip:
• Disconnect the soldering iron from the power supply, switch it off and pull the power plug
out of the mains socket, if it will not be used for a while. Allow the soldering iron to cool
down completely.
• Loosen the three cross-head screws near the soldering tip using a suitable screw driver.
• Carefully pull out the soldering tip from the heater element of the soldering iron in a straight
line. Do not use force; do not use any tool!
• Insert a new soldering tip into the heating element.
• Screw the three cross-head screws tight again (do not use force!).
• The soldering iron is now ready for use again..
Maintenance and cleaning
• The soldering iron is maintenance-free for you, except for the occasional replacement of
the soldering tip.
• Before cleaning, disconnect the soldering iron from the mains. To do this, unplug the mains
plug from the socket. Allow the soldering iron to cool down completely.
• The exterior of the soldering iron should only be wiped with a clean, soft, dry cloth.
• Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or chemical solutions as this could damage the
housing (discolouring) or impair the operation.
•
The soldering tip does not require any special cleaning. It is sufficient to clean it occasionally
from flux residues or excessive solder using a suitable wet sponge during soldering.
The solid soldering tip can be cleaned from persistent residues using a suitable metal brush.
Filing into shape using a metal file is also possible. To do this, remove the soldering tip from
the soldering iron to prevent damage to the heating element or the soldering iron.
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the house-
hold waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product in accordance with
applicable regulatory guidelines. You thus fulfill your statutory obligations and con
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tribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical data
Operating voltage ................. 230 V/AC, 50 Hz
Power input ........................... 300 W
Protection class .................... I
Soldering tip temperature ..... max. 520 °C
Cable length ......................... approx. 1.3 m
Ambient conditions ............... Temperature -10 °C to +45 °C
relative humidity 10% to 85%, non-condensing
Dimensions ........................... 41.5 x 386 mm (Ø x L)
Weight .................................. 920 g (incl. cable)
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